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1953
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2019
Rocco Candela Obituary
Rocco L. Candela of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1953, in New Haven, son of William Candela Sr. and the late Stella Mazziotti Candela. He was an electrician with IBEW Local 90 retiring after 30 years. Rocco is survived by his loving daughters, Danielle (Richard) Avino, Adrienne (Michael) Lilburn, grandsons Richard (Sonny) Avino and Michael Gabriel Lilburn, his father William Candela Sr, his brother James (Patricia) Candela, and a host of relatives and friends; especially Joseph Piccolo of Las Vegas and former wife Diane Coughlin. Rocco was also predeceased by his brother William Candela Jr. and his nephew William Candela.
A mass will be held on Saturday, January 25, 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 29 Wooster St., New Haven.
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Ben Minichino Jr.
January 25, 2020
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Roccos loved ones.
Robert Avino
January 24, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike Kelly
January 23, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother, You were a great guy to work with, and was always willing to help others.
Mike
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